Here I go again, trying to eat healthy on the run. I’m crossing the ocean with only a carry-on because the airline wants to charge me $40 to check a bag. I’ll show them by hitting the grocery store and buying $14 sunscreen and at least $75 in various other sundries and snacks. Take that United Airlines! Look who’s laughing now!
But I digress.
In the face of gloomy cold winter, I am declaring this to be Tropic Thunder Week! Expect to see high glycemic deliciousness with a sprinkling of toasted coconut flakes. How can I eat healthy while traveling? I screwed the pooch here on a cruise, did okay here visiting family and pretty well here in the Bachelor Pad as single male relatives = I’m 100% in charge of food. This time around, I’m planning ahead. While my ability to cook, blend or even store perishable food will be limited, I have a game plan.
- I have mapquested and Googled every grocery store within a 50 mile radius.
- I have checked out restaurant menus online to pinpoint healthy options.
- I have packed along my stainless steel water bottle, nuts and veggies for the plane.
- I have packed my green tea, stevia, flaxmeal and a bit of protein powder for the rest of the trip.
- I have immersed myself in self-tanner. I’m now ready to get my Longboard action on.
I have learned my lesson. I’m bound and determined to have a great trip – lots of recreational activity and sane, pleasurable eating.
Turn an old cassette tape case into a mini storage container for your purse. Wait…do any of you even know what a cassette tape is? Excuse me while I lather on another layer of wrinkle cream. Wear sunscreen people.
Cute storage should prevent packages spilling white powder in your bag or backpack.
Splenda and regular iodized salt are not the best choices, but this is an In Case of Emergency purse stash. Let’s see, what shall I do with old vinyls of Depeche Mode and Grease? Turn them into dehydrator trays or serving bowls?
Or get one of these cute mini tins from the California Almond Board. $2 plus shipping. They hold 1 oz, about 22 almonds.
Do you have any on the go tricks? I know Deb has an assortment of fabulous coolers to stash smoothies in the car.
What a brilliant storage idea! Luckily I have tons of old casette tapes and empty boxes lying around the house. I'm officially set for my plane ride in June now. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat is a GREAT IDEA! I use plastic wraps for now. Pure Brilliance :) I will be trying that in the future!
ReplyDeleteWhite powder found in your purse is how you end up on the show "Locked Up Abroad." Keep that stuff sealed up :)
ReplyDeleteHave fun girl I'm sure you will make good choices.
p.s. Don't you mean a CD case? What's a cassette?
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ReplyDeleteKicking myself for throwing away old cassette tape holders. Freaking brilliant my friend!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your trip Allie. :)
Seriously, does Therese (love her) really not know what a cassette is? If not, I'm really fricken old.
ReplyDeleteSUCH a great idea- and I know I have none of those around. I've even told Derek to get rid of every CD case- it's all ipod for me baby.
OMG I LOVE LOVE LOVE my almond tin that you gave me- use it alllllll the time. Right now I have a bunch of home roasted butternut squash seeds. Previously hazelnuts (yes from the Persian market on Santa MOnica) and prior to that- duh- almonds!!
Can't wait to hear all the deets of your trip! Take that United!